Overview

The MN Nurse Practitioner Specialization is primarily intended to prepare students interested in completing the MN Nurse Practitioner program that leads to licensure as a Registered Nurse (Extended Class) Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner Primary Health Care Program at Lakehead University is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current graduates from this program are eligible to apply for Extended Class registration as a Nurse Practitioner in Ontario.

Key Features

The goals of the Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Specialization program at the Lakehead University are to educate Nurse Practitioners to:synthesize in-depth knowledge and theory related to advanced nursing practice;design and implement advanced nursing practice with diverse clients;demonstrate enhanced skills in critical appraisal and research methodologies to contribute to nursing research;demonstrate leadership skills to influence change in nursing and health care, andengage in therapeutic relational practice with individuals, families, communities, and interprofessional care providers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nursing Philosophy
Qualitative Research
Statistics
Quantitative Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

58

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thunder Bay, Canada

Disciplines

Nursing View 42 other Masters in Nursing in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B; 70% average) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent.
An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15334 CAD / year

≈ 15334 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5942 CAD / year

≈ 5942 CAD / year

Additional Details

Canadian/Permanent Ontario Resident: $2,694.96

Living costs

Thunder Bay

Canada

1149 - 1720 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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